Russia has accused Ukraine of killing civilians in a drone strike on a student dormitory. Vladimir Putin has vowed retaliation after accusing Ukraine of carrying out a deadly overnight attack in the town of Starobilsk in the occupied Luhansk Oblast. Russian officials said six people were killed, 39 injured and 15 others remained missing after…
Russia says a large-scale Ukrainian drone strike hit the Moscow region overnight, leaving three people dead and several others injured. Russian officials said air defence systems intercepted hundreds of drones during the attack, which targeted areas around Moscow, including Khimki and Pogorelki. According to regional governor Andrey Vorobiev, a woman died after a house collapsed…
Latvia’s government collapsed after controversy over Ukrainian drones entering the country’s airspace. Evika Silina has resigned as Latvia’s prime minister following a political crisis triggered by stray Ukrainian drones that crossed into Latvian territory. The resignation came after Silina dismissed Defence Minister Andris Spruds over his handling of the incident. In response, Spruds’ Progressives party…
Ukraine says Russia carried out one of its biggest drone and missile attacks since the war began in 2022. At least seven people, including a 12-year-old girl, were killed after Russia launched a large-scale overnight attack on Kyiv and several other regions across Ukraine. Emergency workers are still searching for more than 20 people feared…
The European Union has sanctioned Russian officials and camps accused of abducting and indoctrinating Ukrainian children during the war. EU Imposes Sanctions Over Ukrainian Children Abduction European Union has imposed new sanctions on 16 officials and seven institutions accused of helping Russia abduct thousands of Ukrainian children since the start of the war. The sanctions…
Russian President Vladimir Putin says the conflict in Ukraine could be nearing its conclusion as ceasefire efforts continue. Vladimir Putin has said he believes Russia’s war with Ukraine is “coming to an end,” days after a temporary ceasefire agreement was brokered between Moscow and Kyiv. Speaking to reporters after Russia’s annual Victory Day celebrations in…
US President Donald Trump has brokered a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, including a mass prisoner swap. The truce, confirmed by both Kyiv and Moscow, will halt all fighting for three days and allow 1,000 prisoners from each side to be exchanged. Trump said he personally requested the agreement and thanked Presidents Vladimir Putin…
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of breaking separate ceasefires announced around Victory Day celebrations. Russia and Ukraine exchanged fresh accusations on Friday after both sides reported drone attacks, artillery strikes and military activity despite temporary ceasefire declarations. Russia’s defence ministry said Ukrainian forces committed more than 1,300 ceasefire violations within hours of the…
Attack near city centre raises security fears days before Russia’s key national event. A Ukrainian drone struck a residential high-rise in Moscow early Monday, damaging part of the building but causing no casualties. Authorities said two other drones were intercepted, while debris was seen scattered near the site. The strike comes just days before Russia’s…
Rising Russian attacks near Ukraine border are pushing NATO defenses to the limit. Romania has reported a sharp rise in Russian drone incursions and emergency air policing missions along its border with Ukraine. This has signaled growing pressure on NATO’s eastern flank. According to Romania’s Defense Ministry, 2026 is already on track to break records…
